Kids Camp – Summer 2025
High Desert Museum Summer Kids Camp
This year we will be breaking the classes up into these groups: incoming 1st grade, incoming 2nd grade, and incoming 3rd to 5th grade. Please note that we will no longer have options for children entering into Kindergarten. We follow Bend La Pine school requirements which state: Students who are six years old on or before September 1 may enroll in first grade.
ALL CAMPS ARE NOW SOLD OUT
Camp Key Information
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Flexible dropoff window 8:30 am – 9:00 am.
- Extended care offered (at an additional cost) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
- Most camps are five-day camps, unless noted.
PRICING
5-day camps: $300, $375 with extended care.
4-day camps: $240, $300 with extended care.
3-day camps: $180, $225 with extended care.
High Desert Museum TAX ID: 51-0179336
Members receive a 20% discount on programs and events! Become a member today!
KIDS CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY:
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy
- Before Monday, May 26: You will receive a 75% refund.
- After Monday, May 26: If you cancel three weeks prior to the start date of your camp, you will receive a 25% refund. If you cancel less than three weeks prior to the start date of your camp, you will not receive a refund.
- If you find someone to transfer your spot to (must be the same grade level), you will receive a 100% refund after they register
If the High Desert Museum cancels the program for any reason, you will receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given for partial or unattended days.
Kids Camp Summer Classes 2025
Available spaces are noted below for each week and each class/grade. Registration opens Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 am.
Week 1: June 16-20 (-Ologies)
Zoology, geology, ichthyology, oh my! Come learn about different fields that scientists study. Each day, we will explore a different field of science and learn about the natural world.
Week 2: June 23-27 (Tree Life)
Join us for an adventure in which we’ll explore the amazing world of trees and learn about the creatures that call them home!
Week 3: June 30-July 3 (Plant Power)
Are you curious about the green world around us? Join us for a leafy and fun-filled exploration of the amazing world of plants!
Week 4: July 7-11 (Wildlife Detectives)
What can you learn by looking closely at animals? Explore the world around you and observe wildlife and their habitats through scat, tracks and skulls.
Week 5: July 14-18 (Water World)
Dive deep to find out who lives in rivers and ponds and explore the importance of water for plants, animals and people. Learn about aquatic biology as you explore the great, watery world!
Week 6: July 21-25 (-Ologies)
Zoology, geology, ichthyology, oh my! Come learn about different fields that scientists study. Each day, we will explore a different field of science and learn about the natural world.
Week 7: July 28-August 1 (Tree Life)
Join us for an adventure in which we’ll explore the amazing world of trees and learn about the creatures that call them home!
Week 8: August 4-8 (Wildlife Detectives)
What can you learn by looking closely at animals? Explore the world around you and observe wildlife and their habitats through scat, tracks and skulls.
Week 9: August 11-15 (Water World)
Dive deep to find out who lives in rivers and ponds and explore the importance of water for plants, animals and people. Learn about aquatic biology as you explore the great, watery world!
Week 10: August 18-20 (Plant Power)
Are you curious about the green world around us? Join us for a leafy and fun-filled exploration of the amazing world of plants!
